This book is the second in the Great Mistake Mysteries Series. It is another wonderful read from Sylvia McNicoll. This is a wonderful book in an amazing series. Currently it is book 2 of a planned trilogy but after reading the first two I hope it goes well beyond the three planned volumes. In my review of volume 1: The Best Mistake Mystery I stated that in some ways it reads like The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon but written for kids. And that feeling in many ways is even stronger after reading this volume. The story is wonderfully written and the pace of this volume is a little quicker than the first book. Again one of the greatest strengths of this book is our main characters; Stephen Nobel and Renée Kobai. It is great to watch them grow and mature.In this book both Stephen and Renee are still working on growing their friendship. And finding ways to deal with the stress they each have in their life. Family stress, school stress, and stress from just being kids goring up. Local art starts disappearing. From painted mailboxes, to fish on the kindergarten wall. But more than that is going on. Stephen has a run in with kids in black caps. A gun is found in the school and the whole neighbourhood soon seems to be on alert, and more than a little anxious and nervous. But Being a little obsessive compulsive Stephen cannot just let it go. And as more things go missing life becomes more complicated, for Stephen is accused of the thefts and someone even claims to have video evidence. Throw in a little blackmail, interrogations from the police and you have a mystery with a bit of everything. This story has a number of themes, first is the theme of friendship. Second t deals with Stephen's obsessions in a great way. There is also the theme of the value of art. And also the importance and impact that art can have on people. Can Stephen and Renee figure it out again, or will then end up taking the fall for something they did not do? To find out you will need to read the book.I absolutely loved this book and am anxiously awaiting the third instalment. It is an excellent read, and my younger two children loved it. My son could not stop talking about the book for about a week after we read it, so the art of Sylvia's words also leave an impact and have an influence on the readers. An excellent read it a great series so give it a try I am sure you will be entertained!Books by Sylvia McNicoll:Blueberries and Whipped Cream - 1988Jump Start - 1989The Tiger Catcher's Kid - 1989Project Disaster - 1990More than Money - 1990Facing the Enemy - 1992Bringing Up Beauty - 1994The Big Race - 1996Walking a Thin Line - 1997Double Dribble - 1999Smoky and the Gorilla - 1999Grave Secrets - 1999Caught in a Lie - 2000A Different Kind of Beauty - 2004Beauty Returns - 2006Last Chance For Paris - 2008Slam Dunk Robot 2007crush. candy. corpse. - 2012Dying to Go Viral - 2013Body Swap - 2018...The Great Mistake Mysteries:The Best Mistake Mystery - 2017The Artsy Mistake Mystery - 2017The Snake Mistake Mystery - 2018???Books Written as Geena Dare:Stage School Series:Dan Clowning Around #5 - 1998Matt Heartbreak Hero #6 - 1998Lauren Dating Dreams #7 - 1999Abbi Secret Stranger #9 - 1999Jenna Standing Tall #10 - 1999Dan Double Drama #11 -1999